Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Taipei: Head coach Mohammad Nazemasharieh was a picture of joy after Islamic Republic of Iran claimed their 12th AFC Futsal Championship title on Sunday.
Iran took the lead in the first half with skipper and Most Valuable Player Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh finding the back of the net in the 19th minute, and continued to dominate the second half with goals from Farkhad Tavakoli, Hussein Tayebi and Hassanzadeh again to seal a comprehensive win over Japan.
“I’m the most happiest man in the stadium,” said the former Giti Pasand coach.
“I want to say thanks to all who have helped us, from the organisers of this tournament to our own management staff.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Taipei: Japan captain Akira Minamoto admitted that Islamic Republic of Iran’s superior qualities and clinical finishing meant they were deserved winners of the AFC Futsal Championship 2018 final on Sunday.
The Samurai Blue came out strongly in the opening half but tournament MVP Ali Hassanzadeh’s goal with just a minute remaining before the interval proved a turning point, and the Iranians scored three times more to finish as champions for the 12th time on the back of a 4-0 scoreline at Xinzhuang Gymnasium.
“I am glad we were able to show our style tonight but ultimately, in the important details, Iran’s superior qualities won out,” said Minamoto.
“We knew we had to start off with a good defensive solidity as that would be a key foundation for the match, and thereby a platform to take the initiative in the game – because Iran’s attack is very strong.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Taipei: Playing in his first tournament as a member of Islamic Republic of Iran’s national futsal team, Alireza Rafieipor helped his teammates defeat Japan 4-0 in the AFC Futsal Championship 2018 final on Sunday.
While many of Iran’s celebrated futsal stars have a long list of continental honours, 24-year-old Alireza Rafieipor’s journey as a national team player began in Taipei two weeks ago and ended on Sunday night as an Asian champion for the first time.
The Sherkat Melli Haffari player was part of the side that lifted the AFC Futsal Championship title for the 12th time, but for the man from Behbahan city, it was extra special.
“I am really thankful and, I must say, more than happy to be champion because this tournament marked my first time joining the national team,” he said.
“I am going home to my city Behbahan as a champion!”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Taipei: Islamic Republic of Iran were crowned the AFC Futsal Championship winners for the 12th time after beating Japan 4-0 on Sunday.
Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh gave Iran the lead in the first half, and further goals from Farhad Tavakoli, Hossein Tayebi and Hassanzadeh again secured them a second consecutive title.
The battle between the Continent’s two futsal giants began as expected, with both sides playing a high pressure game with intense marking from the first blow of the whistle, and Mahdi Javid came dangerously close for Iran in the opening minutes when his effort struck the goal frame.
Japan head coach Bruno Garcia kept his players fully charged with flying substitutions which forced Iran to constantly adapt to the changing formations.